AR 126 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Prison Gang Violence Task Force to study security and safety in State correctional facilities.

This Assembly Resolution establishes a Prison Gang Task Force to study security and safety issues in New Jersey's correctional facilities. The task force will examine topics such as gang prevalence, safety equipment for officers, training adequacy, intelligence gathering methods, and policies for handling incidents. It consists of 11 members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, including current and former correctional police officers, legislators, and experts in gang-related activities and facility security. Members serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursements, and the group must organize within 60 days of the resolution's approval.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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